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March 28, 2010 - Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-28
The GrassCutters support microloans. Help budding entrepreneurs in developing countries get ahead. http://bit.ly/9kDFeY #
Temperatures have dropped again in Toronto. Lets hope March doesn't limp in like a lamb and roar out like a lion. #
March 25, 2010 - Power to the mowers
I really love how this looks. it’s almost like looking at the head of an engine. The big black box you see in the photo below is the inverter. It converts DC, or direct current, into AC or alternating current. AC power is what you would use from the receptacle in your home. The solar [...]
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE ...March 21, 2010 - Wiring, cutting and strolling
Dan and I spent a few hours in the barn today working on the solar trailer. The trailer is pretty much wired now, we’re just waiting on Brian to finish the welding on the support arms and rack that will house the solar panels on the roof. Once completed, we’ll be generating enough power to [...]
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE ...March 21, 2010 - Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-21
We store Sarritor in a freezer and carry our daily needs in coolers on our trucks and trailers. http://bit.ly/9NeEdk #
Sarritor was developed by a professor at McGill University in Montreal. Truly organic weed control. http://bit.ly/aRy158 #
Working on the battery box today, almost got it in! #
Solar powered lawn mowers are no fantasy. http://bit.ly/8cso #
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March 17, 2010 - How Green Are You? Photo Challenge
OK shutterbugs, The GrassCutters organic lawn care is sponsoring a photo contest with lenzr called The How Green Are You? photo challenge. We hope to collect one sentence stories and snapshots of eco friendly notions submitted by Lenzr users that could be readily adopted by society in general. The photo contest should become a repository [...]
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE ...March 14, 2010 - Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-14
Good morning people. It seems the weather is changing early. Time to think about the spring cleanup. #
Get your lawn care company to test your soil before recommending any treatments. Make sure they're organic. #
I'm now listed on the Local Twitter Directory for Toronto, Ontario: http://www.loadedweb.com/twitter/ #
NYTimes: How Green Is My Mansion? http://s.nyt.com/u/Lop #
Today we [...]
March 10, 2010 - Early Spring Lawn Care Tips
Keep off the lawn in the spring until the ground has dried and is firm to walk on.
Rake up debris, dead grass, leaves, etc.
Roll “frost bumps” with a light roller.
Aerate the lawn annually in high traffic area, every other year usually sufficient in low use areas.
Apply a premium slow release organic lawn fertilizer.
March 8, 2010 - Working on the solar trailer in the barn
We’re really fortunate to have a 40′ hay barn to work on the trailer. We have loads of room to work and a couple of logs to hoist the solar array onto the trailer. can’t wait to get the graphics done.
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE ...March 6, 2010 - Spring Clean up
Our GrassMaster, Erik Donnelly, talks about our spring clean-up service.
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